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OT gym tips?

So tomorrow is my first day back at the gym I had an emc almost 13 weeks ago so don't want to overdo it do any of you ladies have any routines you do at the gym to ease into fitness? I'm pretty crappy at exercise but want my jiggly bits to be a bit less jiggly 🤣 Xx

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I would just take it easy and listen to your body - that old chestnut! If I were you, I would do some light cardio work and then some very light core work such as a few planks. Speak to the staff when you go in too. They may be able to help you with a plan. The most important thing is to make sure you enjoy it, don't over do it on day one and take your time to relax and enjoy your 'me time'!

I would just take it easy and listen to your body - that old chestnut! If I w...

Posted
07/08/2017

I would just take it easy and listen to your body - that old chestnut! If I were you, I would do some light cardio work and then some very light core work such as a few planks. Speak to the staff when you go in too. They may be able to help you with a plan. The most important thing is to make sure you enjoy it, don't over do it on day one and take your time to relax and enjoy your 'me time'!

Thank you! I was scared in case I hurt myself that's why I waited until now lol I just can't wait to get started on a road to a stronger healthier me xx

Good luck, got my first Zumba session tomorrow since my c-section 14 weeks ago, can't wait to have a bit of me time and shift some of these wobbly bits! I'm rubbish in the gym, classes where they tell me what to do seem to work much better for me. Take it easy and have fun x 💪

Good luck, got my first Zumba session tomorrow since my c-section 14 weeks ago, can't wait to have a bit of me time and shift some of these wobbly bits! I'm rubbish in the gym, classes where they tell me what to do seem to work much better for me. Take it easy and have fun x 💪

Thank you I'm going to my first class on Thursday they are free which is great as I can go to as many as I like I suppose just need to give myself a kick up the bum to go lol x

My work out is very basic as I am trying to build muscle around my pelvis to keep it in place.

Google tutorials for work outs after a section. It's all about switching muscles back on so I would say tread mil, bike, cross trainer. Light weights and stretching. I am sure there will be tutorials on you tube for you.

Thanks ladies I am looking forward to it I just hope it's not busy I'm very self conscious and constantly paranoid people are going to judge me for being on the chunkier side lol appreciate all the advice xx

I disagree. Cardio isn't going to do anything to strengthen your core and tummy muscles after section which is key. Also don't push yourself. If your hurting before 40minutes, stop! You need to build your strength up after time out and a major operation. Also weights is the biggest fat burner. X

Here's a link, a haven't read it on but notes it talks about switching your muscles back on. X

I disagree. Cardio isn't going to do anything to strengthen your core and...

Posted
08/08/2017

I disagree. Cardio isn't going to do anything to strengthen your core and tummy muscles after section which is key. Also don't push yourself. If your hurting before 40minutes, stop! You need to build your strength up after time out and a major operation. Also weights is the biggest fat burner. X

Here's a link, a haven't read it on but notes it talks about switching your muscles back on. X

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